Sora Has Lost Its App Store Crown to Drake and Free Chicken
Dave’s Hot Chicken is now the top app in the iOS App Store, ending Sora’s weeks-long reign as the most popular app.
Astronomers Have Discovered Earth’s Latest Quasi-Lunar Moon
Back in the 1960s, as mankind was planning the first moon landing, an asteroid approached Earth—and it still hasn’t left. This newly discovered quasi-lunar object adds a fascinating chapter to our understanding of Earth’s near space environment.
This Upgraded SteelSeries Gaming Headset Is $80 Off
Serious gamers take note: the Arctis Nova Pro is now available with a significant discount. Feature-packed and ready for anything, this upgraded SteelSeries headset offers immersive audio quality and comfort for extended gaming sessions.
Inside the Messy, Accidental Kryptos Reveal
After 35 years, the secretive CIA sculpture Kryptos has finally given up some of its mysteries. The breakthrough came thanks to the combined efforts of a novelist, a playwright, and some misplaced documents. However, the chase to fully decode Kryptos continues.
In Orbit, You Have to Slow Down to Speed Up
Driving a spacecraft around a planet is nothing like driving on land. A physicist breaks down the principles of orbital navigation, explaining why slowing down is sometimes the key to speeding up in space.
How Data Centers Actually Work
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we explore the economics and environmental impacts of energy-hungry data centers. Are these facilities sustainable in the age of AI, or do they pose significant challenges? Find out more about what goes on behind the scenes of the internet’s backbone.
Meet the Palestinian Teens Trying to Win Robotics Gold
Next week, five teens from Palestine will head to Panama to compete in one of the world’s largest youth robotics competitions. Their goal? To win the competition and then teach STEM subjects to their peers displaced by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
How Prankster Oobah Butler Convinced Venture Capitalists to Give Him Over $1 Million
British journalist Oobah Butler’s latest stunt documentary exposes the ridiculousness of internet hustle culture. Through a clever prank, he managed to convince venture capitalists to invest over $1 million in a fictional project, revealing insights about startup culture and online scams.
The ‘Surge’ of Troops May Not Come to San Francisco, but the City Is Ready Anyway
San Francisco is preparing for a potential invasion by federal law enforcement in the Bay Area, even though the expected surge of troops may not materialize. The city’s response highlights ongoing tensions and readiness strategies.
How Hacked Card Shufflers Allegedly Enabled a Mob-Fueled Poker Scam That Rocked the NBA
WIRED recently demonstrated a method to cheat at poker by hacking the Deckmate 2 card shufflers used in casinos. Allegedly, the mob used the same trick to fleece victims out of millions of dollars, shaking the world of professional poker.
Trump’s Investment in Intel Is Paying Off
Intel reported higher-than-expected revenue on Thursday, leading to a substantial rise in its stock price—up more than 90 percent since August. This marks a significant win for former President Donald Trump’s investment in the chipmaker.
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